Australia to vaccinate birds against H5 strain
The Australian authorities announced plans to vaccinate bird species affected by the highly contagious H5 bird flu strain, after the first infection was observed in a migratory seabird in June and as mass die-offs increased. Vaccines will be administered to both captive and wild birds, with a focus on domesticated birds, despite the challenges in vaccinating wild birds that require two doses. To date, a total of 231 birds are suspected of infection or confirmed to be infected, with no cases reported among poultry or the agricultural sector.
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